MAKING A STAINLESS DAMASCUS CARVING KNIFE AND FORK!!! Part 4

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[@koby303]

Id love to see a series on a Poseidon’s trident 🔱!

[@TmdXD]

you sir need more upvotes.

[@jackkuehneman9300]

My God you're right

[@nicholasjacob3594]

That would be a fun one

[@Zackfish12345]

I made a comment asking for a trident build as well, hoping to see this at some point!

[@sirhenry1714]

But in Stainless Damascus, please. Just to flex with your newly learned technique...

[@JAcob4594]

I think Will could do with a damascus steel thimble to protect his ever-shortening thumbs

[@r.awilliams9815]

Alec, why don't you mount a small vise in your engraving room? Save you a lot of running up and down those stairs.

[@Jose-Sousa]

About to ask this... needs more upvotes for visibility...

[@frankbradleyjr]

After the 3rd time I was asking the same question

[@chaossdragon]

It's a life choice... more exercise that way.

[@dakodabeaver6698]

The man needs his exercise leave him alone lmfao

[@waynedas873]

Hmmm yes, perhaps even.. a 3D printed one? (and bronze cast of course)

[@RumMonkeyable]

Yogo, the only dog in Montana with a Damascus steel, Yogo sapphire-embellished dog tag. Now that, is one SWEET project!!!! Can't wait!!!⚒🔥👊👍❤️️ P.S. What to 'wear' today, Charcoal or Pumpkin Spice Latte...decisions, decisions! 🤔:::teehee:::: 😄😎

[@tahoemike5828]

That Siren's song made me happier than I can really explain to most people.

[@MrShadaman]

I was beginning to wonder if Alec remembered the blue dykem song!

[@Nyli.]

Don't worry, we know

[@sackyboy100]

I would really like to see another addition to the hidden sword cane collection! Hidden sword umbrella ☔ using your new fabric / sewing skills we havnt seen for a while! Incorporating blacksmithing, woodwork and fabric work 🤔

[@therealamerican99.76]

Early. Forge doors. Longer tongs. Damascus chess set. Damascus glasses frames.

[@gregdennis3523]

Maybe a collaboration with CNC channel to make a Damascus chess set?

[@therealamerican99.76]

Greg Dennis. Good enough for me!

[@thecowboyofdrag]

Everything in Damascus! Let's makes Knives in Damascus! Tongs in Damascus! Forge Doors in Damascus! Rings - in Damascus Friendship Bracelets - in Damascus Sling Shots! Yep! You guessed it! In Damascus! Hammers - in Damascus! Punch Drifts - in Damascus! Everything in Damascus! Dog Tags! In Damascus! ITS ALL GOTTA GO!- IN DAMASCUS! MAKE AND/OR GET YOURS TODAY!

[@Yay295]

Damascus Snow Shovel

[@12gagebastis]

The real American99. The chess set would be 500 parts long tho. Not complaining either

[@JessWLStuart]

The dog tag sounds like a great new kind of project for you all! Also, please consider making a light grey long-sleeve version of your Elbow Grease shirt. All my workout shirts are light grey and long sleeve t-shirts. I would love to wear an Elbow Grease shirt while working out! :)

[@danhall7251]

That knife etch reveal(s) was probably the least enthusiastic I have ever seen you guys about a Damascus pattern. Honestly kind of nice to know that everything does always come out exactly how you guys envisioned it too

[@leemarcumiv1467]

Your and Will are amazing at what you guys do. I'm currently going to school to be a machinist and run CNC machines. Every day I watch your videos it gets me excited to be done with school and put my knowledge to good use and make cool things like you guys do.

[@maverickpearson9212]

Alec: Aluminum Alec's brain: It's aneurysm time

[@TheEnthusiast08]

Hey Alec, I’ve been a long time fan of your channel and I’ve got to say, Will has been an incredible addition since you’ve come to the great old U.S of A. I must admit, I was nervous at first with his addition but you two have a great dynamic and I just want to say thanks for keeping me entertained throughout the years. I love you guys and I hope only the upmost best of luck to the both of you.

[@Altarahhn]

Alec: "Hears blue dykam singing to him" Me: "Boy, you High on that stuff, or something?"

[@nicholasjacob3594]

Smoking blue dykem is perfectly safe. Red dykem on the other hand

[@nicholasvalentine6273]

@@nicholasjacob3594 You mean Satan's dykam.

[@Altarahhn]

@@nicholasjacob3594 Oh Lord, I remember THAT little episode... 😁

[@collingalbraith4343]

“Randy you hear that? It’s the liquor talking”

[@nickarganbright7218]

@@nicholasjacob3594 I heard it's way better, but you have to sell your soul😜

[@theangrymanc9643]

Been watching since the Fairbern Sykes!! Can I just say I’ve learnt more than I care to tell people about the forging process, thank you for sharing your knowledge!..

[@frankierzucekjr]

I know what you need to get Will (the man, the myth the legend) for Christmas.... He needs the same badass respirator backpack thingamajig. Lol. Like if you agree

[@lightmagick]

I always figured he didn't like that kind. Everybody has their preferences. Although I don't know why anybody wouldn't want that setup, it seems like it would be the most comfortable thing to work with.

[@mattdoty9616]

Full face respirator systems are really weird to wear it kinda cuts you off from everything.

[@Biekertman]

More like he needs a set of thimbles. He wears the resperator he prefers obviously. He clearly doesn't like using a face shield.

[@frankierzucekjr]

@@Biekertman that or its expensive and he doesn't want to waste his money. I just thought it would be a great idea

[@jacobswart9089]

Alec started following you way back when you were still in the UK ... a big fan btw! Brining Will onto the show was 110% the right move, what a nice guy!! Love the content and your success! keep it up guys!!

[@JonMillermusic]

Wife: "Hey, what you wearing"? Alec: "That young pumpkin spice goodness".

[@Smegger]

So much better now you change the format and gone back to how the videos were done back in uk a lot more engaging to watch , keep up the great work guys .

[@jlytollis4]

Wait he said his wife.... when did he get married???. Thorght they were engaged. Any way congratulations.. When are you bring her back her to Norfolk..

[@Broadpaw_Fox]

It was a couple months ago now. Nothing was made of it here on the channel, but he was wearing his wedding ring he made on one of the videos where he hadn't been the day before. Sneaky, he was. ;)

[@JustinTopp]

They got married months ago. He made the ring in a video. He kept it on the quiet side for privacy

[@avfd110403]

I actually appreciate how he keeps his personal life and KZbin work separate. I remember when he made the rings everyone was like wait he's seeing someone?

[@JustinTopp]

Nitrosnwbrdr it makes it seem more professional and i think just because he’s a big KZbinr that doesn’t mean he should put everything on display for the public. Everyone needs privacy

[@woolies9494]

@@JustinTopp absolutely! Plus she probably didn't wanna be put out there

[@SharpWorks]

Love the patterns of the steel and wood handles!

[@markfergerson2145]

It's not that you're a slow worker Alec, it's that you walk in SLO-MO from one place to another. ;>) Great work. Glad you could fix the etch on the knife.

[@jameshobbs1460]

Really enjoyed this one.. I miss the days of damascus swords, knifes and the like. I could count on almost a daily video and you seemed to love it back when you were in England. It's taken you a bit with moving and adjusting to your new area and shop.. I think this may be the turning corner back to the cool stuff and more importantly the Fun Stuff!! Keep killing it!

[@graysonlane8878]

My jaw hit the floor when he said “uhhloominum” insted of aluminium 😂 you have been contaminated Alec!

[@TheToxicsmog]

I lovr how u basically said aluminum twice in ur xomment, i think u mean aluminium

[@jcows12]

How do Brits say alumni?

[@pjkentucky]

Grayson Lane well aluminum and soccer are words coined by the British, we didn’t make them up, we just use them. Thanks 🇬🇧

[@crisvega7588]

Lol, that is what got you this video? My jaw dropped when he said wife. HHa

[@graysonlane8878]

Toxic Smog I now updated the comment with the “British” spelling. It works better in that context. However, on the subject of grammar, please clean yours up.

[@MrWizards1974]

Great job. I like the fork A LOT more. The pattern on the fork is amazing.

[@BlackHoleForge]

Do they have any that smell like Martinsite in the morning?

[@soupfork2105]

George Anderson I smell like Martinsite in the morning. No... Wait... Martinis, I smell like Martinis in the morning,

[@justintrussell7739]

@@soupfork2105 Hey man, No judgment here.

[@dennismitchell4836]

I really appreciate the time an concentration Will can put in to hand sanding. Good job Will!

[@zreiser]

Idk alec, for someone who wanted to set up a very efficient workspace, you spend a lot of time running up and down those stairs! Either throw up a stair counter to keep track of your stair climbs, or put a bigger vise up there so you can do figments more easily lol

[@frankierzucekjr]

Awesome as always guys. I love everything you guys do.

[@Zackfish12345]

As someone has mentioned here, I would love to see a trident build!

[@andyiliff7793]

I'm really enjoying the new format of the videos. It's fun to see even more personality from the team and the behind the scenes stuff. Excellent looking carving set!👍

[@Farmelle]

Wait, what, wife?! That escalated quickly!

[@JoyfulNoiseMusicStudioPerth]

Paul Carpenter I noticed him wearing a ring a few videos back, but didn’t know whether he made himself an engagement ring or if it was a wedding ring he just hadn’t told us about

[@redrolo149]

Where have you guys been? He's been married for months now XD

[@knowbrainer233]

@@redrolo149 I've been watching every video for quite a while now. I recall him making the engagement ring and mentions of a fiancee... Nothing about a wedding. Either way, good on Alec.

[@alexhamon9261]

Having skills, getting married to a citizen, opening up a couple buisnesses, and hiring 10 people is how you get any visa you want and that doesn't hurt your odds of becoming a citizen as fast as possible.

[@Farmelle]

@@redrolo149 he made an engagement rings a few months ago. Usually in the wilds of Norfolk where Alex and I come from, things only move that quickly if there is a bun in the oven and a shotgun involved ;)

[@stephenfaulk8638]

Pro Tip- if you sand the end grain on maple with finer sand paper that you use on the "surfaces" the dye will not soak in as much on the end grain because you close the pores a bit more than the other stuff. B E A U tiful work fellas!

[@neonsilver1936]

Alec, about the dog-tag....You can do better than just the tag!! You can make a modular collar out of leather, and make not just the tag and connecting rings out of metal, but the leather strap sockets that connect the collar! by adjusting the pins that connect the leather to those sockets, you can just cut and refinish a new length of leather for the wonderful little pup as they grow! Always a custom fit, like the finest suit for your beloved dog. As for the sapphires, I would really recommend 3 sapphires at most; 1 on each of the leather sockets (representing you and your wife) and one on the tag itself, incorporated into the embossed bone relief (to represent the wearer). It will be like you and your wife are providing support and comfort together for your pupper to have a good life, you know? Even if your puppy doesn't wear it all of the time, it's a wonderful "welcome to the family" gift for them! ^v^

[@frozenthunderbolt1]

oxy torch without the propane line running into the ferric, just saying.

[@robgoose8126]

Good to see you thriving in the Land of opportunity Alec. Keep up the great work!

[@The_Shiny_Red_Dingus_of_Mingus]

I've been seeing the ring on for a few vids now but you've finally got round to confirming. Congratulations on getting married, from NR4.

[@somedude2492]

He got married like 3/4 months ago at least. IIRC it was a few weeks after the engagement ring video.

[@deborahmeijer9697]

Yes on the tag !!! Make the damascus spell out the text like will did with the dionosaur !!

[@MisterTingles]

i compulsively chew my nails, so i can definitely relate to Will grinding his thumbs down to two little gory stumps...

[@thebusbums2825]

Blue dykem might work the trick

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Same here but at least I don't ever break or snag a fingernail.

[@nedflippers1249]

Wasn't it the same thumb just 2 different times?

[@thebusbums2825]

@@nedflippers1249 twas

[@travismitchell2630]

Etch on the fork looks amazing

[@Jiminycroquet]

I was having a good day, then I clicked on this video and Alec said "it's great to have you here" instead if "it's FANTASTIC to have you here" and now my day is ruined

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Outstanding work guys , as a chef, I would be honored to slices up anything with that set.

[@BeTheGr8]

"Are we gonna dye this wood?" "What?" "We're gonna kill it" 😂

[@therealsourc3]

later: Alec: we're gonna dye. Will: We're gonna leather dye

[@redlionforge9173]

Just beautiful work guys!

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Wife??? When did that happen? So you going for your US citizenship soon?

[@jacobcoffman7020]

Y'all make such a good pair for working

[@axelmeysmans1530]

Can we all start calling Alec "dirty British blacksmith boy" from now on

[@cooperbrahmsteadt5123]

They look beautiful. I wish I could make knives that fantastical. Also a Damascus dog tag would be adorable

[@douglaspealing5608]

Does someone do a "used engine oil and 2 stroke fumes" deodorant? I would get on board with that.

[@timm1139]

I would drive to Montana just to meet Alec & Will. While I’m there, it would be a honor to sweep the shop for them.

[@TheAtemAndrew]

I want to comment first, but there's already a like. I could comment second, but that'd be cheap. Glad to see something that hasn't ended in abject failure on here though.

[@justinseymour7881]

Great job y’all, they look beautiful

[@benwiersema9291]

Make a Damascus scissors

[@benwiersema9291]

Buy a new surface grinder

[@tactical_p0tato]

Forges, knives, and carvers oh my!

[@WakeboardRonix]

Will : It works like a "treat"! Alec : You "donut" just make that joke...

[@GeoFitz4]

That Flame Maple on the handles looks amazing. There's a reason it's so popular for the tops of guitars.

[@OCNerf]

Wife? When was the wedding and why weren't we invited?! Congrats!

[@Leib33]

I don't think even the largest stadium in Montana would have been able to contain all of us who would have come.

[@Badback60]

Great job on the fork and knife set!

[@philochristos]

Does the charcoal deodorant really smell like charcoal? Because I'd like to smell like I've been grilling.

[@timhyatt9185]

came out really nice!! the handles really worked out well.....you may want to explore some of the appropriate wood stains, that come in a range of colors..

[@SurlyDruid07]

So just at a curiosity we ever gonna meet the wife?

[@spencerwells4523]

I've been dying to know too😂

[@noahhastings6145]

It's Will: short for Willimina

[@TmdXD]

After 9 season, we might know the wife

[@OMCbuilt]

I had a thought that maybe it's Will's sister!

[@TmdXD]

@@OMCbuilt If it was, alec would have traveled with will.... maybe.

[@2xDutch37]

The "Yeah..." this ep ends on is priceless. Thx for the laughs and nice job on those pieces. Perhaps you can collaborate on a wooden cutting board/butcher block and a decorative steel serving tray to go with them for Christmas. . . You guys could even deep fry a turkey (I suggest reaching out to/learning from Bard at Bon Appétit for deep fry tips) to then cut and serve as a bonus video. Also how long until the mentioned puppy gets to make an appearance?

[@allstat1290]

“My wife loves the smell” sure sure

[@brucebarnes9138]

Great job guys turned out beautiful

[@TmdXD]

After 9 seasons of How I met Alec's wife, we gonna finally meet her

[@tylerknight6975]

Love you Alec good luck on your next amazing project

[@haydenhoes12]

everyone: aluminum Alec: Alyoominyum

[@MelodicTurtleMetal]

Everyone: aluminium Retards/Americans: Uhloomeenum

[@michaelrania1985]

YES YES YES! Stainless Damascus puppy tag!

[@jdoggivjc]

Accidentally says “aluminum” right once; then reverts back to the Queen’s extra syllables...

[@bassman60]

I really enjoyed this video Sir Steele being that I have a craze for Stainless Steel

[@adriansilver9665]

No one: Alec: Hey guys wanna see me pimp my dog?

[@eaglebreath5]

And everyone loved it.

[@danime7244]

Hey alec if you throw the bolsters in the mill you can touch off and mill the small trench in one go save a TON of running with 1/8 endmill touch off lock the quill set the stop then raise the quill and bring the knee up .010 to .015 when you bring the quill down to the stop itll only take off that .010 you raised the knee then just traverse on the x axis till your mark and done

[@ExiledWrath]

Dip the puppy in ferric chloride. I want to see it’s pattern

[@sillygoose7646]

That knife and fork look amazing. Also, I would love to see damascus dog tags for your puppy.

[@patrickwynn6446]

My Eardrums Burst..... Alec is so loud after listening to ASMR for a few hours.

[@ghostfather1390]

nice job guys have you ever considered oil stabilizing the wood for your handles/scales? just get the wood submerged, in a container, in a vacuum chamber, and lower the pressure until all of the air trapped in the wood stops bubbling out, as it is replaced by oil. it will have a better feel to it, feel more solid, and has a wonderful texture to the hand when well finished. I think you will never go back once you try it

[@impartialthrone2097]

The dog tag sounds like a great idea!

[@karenthomas2302]

Beautiful set of cutlery. Tfs hugs 💜

[@williamcunha9136]

Awesome Job Guys!

[@drllucas]

The end grain of your handles -- a suggestion. If you seal end grain with 50% shellac/50% alcohol before applying stain it will come closer to matching the stain on the long grain of the wood. Old woodworkers trick.

[@3000gtwelder]

Just for future projects, try purging your canister with Argon first really well, before you forge it, and you will get No cracks, and it should save you some material. Hope this helps!

[@sheepshearer100]

Try ferric nitrate on your curly maple, lots of videos on using it for muzzleloader stocks, gives a really good contrast and shows the wood figure like crazy😁

[@reidguhr5313]

I love the circus and herbal musk one. That and eucalyptus mint are my two favorites

[@tybertimus]

For future stainless etching...if you need air mixed into that ferric chloride, there are these aquarium aerator rock thingies (just looked it up, it's literally called an airstone) that diffuse a lot of little bubbles into (usually water) that I think would A) work really well and B) be affordable and easy to find in several shapes/lengths.

[@Earthenfist]

A set of cutlery this nice really deserves a nice carrying case of some sort. Maybe a nice little box, with a custom-moulded velvet or felt lining...

[@izzy6301]

To the camera crew and editors: Amazing work, absolutely stunning!

[@slimjim3229]

Muratic acid takes a long time when it's cold, works faster when warm, for the high/low. Muratic stinks and burns your nose too, try for 90F, Then the Ferric dip @ 1to4 water provides the color to the valleys. Neutralize well afterwards with bicarbinate, then wash with water and dawn to get the grey goo off. I keep 304/316 in the ferric a good 20 minutes or more. Probably 20 minutes in the muratic also unless it's July and 110F.

[@kestonm]

I would LOVE to see the two of you create a chefs knife each in Damascus SS!

[@chlodwigvanfredhoven1180]

I simply adore Will!

[@kwaqe1075]

Love the content lately, the care you guys take in your projects is great but your editing and video making it all super special, keep it up!

[@jayly7453]

Great to see will back . Much love from your Australian fans 🇦🇺

[@TheBignick243]

yes!!! tags for the shop doggo is a must!

[@zanderchiasson8064]

Hell yes Damascus puppy tag!!!

[@12gagebastis]

I really wanna see either a forged in fire challenge between Alec and will, and I want to see an American flag Damascus Bowie knife out of these two. Both would be absolute awesome series/builds

[@jordangipson1125]

That intro did loads for me.... the whole “dirty british boy” bit, hearing you say the word “wife” (Congrats btw Alec & wife!!), hearing that classic rolled R again... and aluminum... I’m a happy fan 😁

[@Arkie80]

So glad to see you guys are successful! Keep up the good work

[@kevinfitz3721]

2020 will be the year of purple layout fluid!

[@debbiebissel50]

Two turkeys giving a turkey! FANDAMNTABULIS.THANK YOU JAKE.

[@kerimdemir1712]

Keep up the nice work you‘re doing!!!

[@111smd]

i would recommend using tallow candle to mark with smoke not Dykem this is used in gun making to get precise fits between 2 pieces of metal this technique will always leave a precise mark when you want a vary tight fit

[@jonny555ive]

I saw the billet episode and skipped to the end of this one. End result...... WICKED 👍👍